Fintan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Fintan \f(i)-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "little fair one". Saint Fintan was an Irish abbot, whose monastery existed at a remarkable level of austerity. Fintan himself lived only on bread and water.

Baby names that sound like Fintan are Fenton, Fontane, Fontana, Vinton and Winton. Other similar baby names are Finian and Finan.

Fintan is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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